Art and culture from Florence, Italy, focusing on exhibitions, museums, artisans and more.
The massive scale of Luca’s palace would make it the largest private home in the world at that time.
Bianco Bianchi's clients have included the British Royal Family and Gianni Versace.
A conversation with Mark Spyropoulos, course director of Fondazione Mascarade Opera’s Florence Choral Course.
One of Florence's leading young DJs has delighted the Thursday night crowds in the Palazzo Strozzi courtyard this summer.
An in-depth review of the Nico Vascellari MELMA exhibition at Forte Belvedere.
Florence's "wine windows" are enjoying a second renaissance and brisk business.
The internationally renowned artist 'disappears' in front of famous Florentine monuments.
The author of Florence-based "Toscanelli's Ray" discusses the importance of writerly freedom.
The first-time novelist talks about the differences between academia and fiction.
Executive director and board member of Friends of the Uffizi
Restorers are working at 20 metres high to check the wellbeing of the ceiling in the Palazzo Vecchio.
The contemporary rampant lion sculpture stands in the third courtyard of the city hall.
Touching sculptures is encouraged at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence.
The Calabrian artist runs his own art school and his unique yet traditional style attracts students from all over the world.
Self-portraits, comic book artists and Lombard artists received new spaces.
From daytime hikes to nighttime concerts, a packed summer of experiences awaits in the hillside town of Fiesole.
Monographic show, MELMA, challenges the status quo.
The American artist’s startling exhibition continues until September 18.
Cooperation continues between Friends of Florence, the University for Foreigners of Siena and local authorities
Two artworks brought back to life at the Accademia di Belle Arti.
On May 26, 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte declared himself as the King of Italy in Milan Cathedral, crowning himself with the Iron Crown of Lombardy.
On June 13, tune into a live broadcast with paper restorer Simona Calza at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure.